June 19, 2024: 6pm ET: Feature LP: Kayak – Royal Red Bouncer (1975)

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Royal Bed Bouncer is the third album by Dutch progressive rock band Kayak, released in 1975. Their progressive approach from the first two albums was mixed with a more basic pop/rock sound.[citation needed] Nine of the ten songs were written by Ton Scherpenzeel, with Pim Koopman only contributing the instrumental “Patricia Anglaia”. The album was produced by Gerrit-Jan Leenders and Kayak.

The original LP was released by EMI in the Netherlands (although copies on the Phonogram/Vertigo label also exist). In the USA, the LP was issued by Janus Records, with different sleeve design. The 1995 CD release was done by independent label Pseudonym.

“Chance For A Lifetime” was the only single release from this album, reaching the Dutch top-20. In 1997, the line-up of this album reunited for a Dutch TV-special called “Classic Albums”. This — along with a few live appearances — eventually lead to Kayak reforming in 1999.

Royal Bed Bouncer 4:20
Life Of Gold 3:25
You’re So Bizarre 3:48
Bury The World 4:21
Chance For A Lifetime 4:15
If This Is Your Welcome 4:56
Moments Of Joy 4:00
Patricia Anglaia 2:14
Said No Word 5:15
My Heart Never Changed 2:33

Max Werner – lead (all but 4) and backing vocals, percussion, mellotron
Johan Slager – guitars, backing vocals
Ton Scherpenzeel – keyboards, backing vocals, double bass
Bert Veldkamp – bass guitar, backing vocals
Pim Koopman – drums, backing and lead (4) vocals
Patricia Paay – wordless vocals (8)

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 6pm ET: Feature LP: Kayak – Periscope Life (1980)

Kayak is a Dutch rock band formed by Ton Scherpenzeel and Pim Koopman in Hilversum in 1972. In 1973, their debut album See See the Sun was released, including three hit singles. Their popularity was mainly in the Netherlands, with their top hit “Ruthless Queen” reaching No. 6 on the Dutch charts in March 1979. They disbanded in 1982 after releasing nine albums.

In 1999, the band was asked to perform on the TV show De Vrienden van Amstel Live. After this performance, they decided to reform, and released nine further studio albums and three live albums.

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Periscope Life is the seventh album by the Dutch progressive rock band Kayak, originally released on LP in 1980.

“Astral Aliens” 3:48
“What’s in a Name” 4:12
“Stop That Song” 3:14
“If You Really Need Me Now” 4:15
“Periscope Life” 3:24
“Beggars Can’t Be Choosers” 4:39
“The Sight” 3:59
“Lost Blue Of Chartres” 3:24
“Anne” 4:19
“One Way Or Another” 3:56
“Sad To Say Farewell” 4:22
“Total Loss” 4:11
“What’s Done Is Done” 3:39

Edward Reekers – lead vocals
Johan Slager – electric and acoustic guitars
Ton Scherpenzeel – keyboards, backing vocals
Peter Scherpenzeel – bass guitar, recorders
Max Werner – drums, backing vocals, percussion
Irene Linders – backing vocals
Katherine Lapthorn – backing vocals
Jim Price – trombone
Jim Gordon – saxophone, clarinet
Lee Thornburg – trumpet, flugelhorn

Wednesday 12/7/22 9pm ET: Feature LP: Kayak – Phantom of The Night (1978)

Phantom of the Night is the sixth studio album by Dutch Progressive rock band Kayak.

“Ruthless Queen” was released as a single, becoming the band’s biggest hit, nearing the top of the charts in the Netherlands.

In the United States, the LP (with a different sleeve design) was also released as a picture disc, in a limited edition of 3,000 copies.

The album was Kayak’s biggest commercial success, but it was only in August 2010 that it was released on CD in its own right. Until that date, the album was only available as part of a boxed set with two other Kayak albums.

“Keep the Change” 3:38
“Winning Ways” 3:35
“Daphne (Laurel Tree)” 5:06
“Journey Through Time” 3:24
“Phantom of the Night” 5:02
“Crime of Passion” 3:30
“The Poet and the One Man Band” 4:10
“Ruthless Queen” 4:47
“No Man’s Land” 4:00
“First Signs of Spring” 3:39

Edward Reekers – lead vocals
Johan Slager – guitars
Ton Scherpenzeel – keyboards
Peter Scherpenzeel – bass guitar
Max Werner – drums, percussion, backing vocals
Katherine Lapthorn – backing vocals
Irene Linders – backing vocals

Thursday 6/9/22 7pm ET: Feature LP: Kayak – Starlight Dance (1977)

Starlight Dancer is a 1977 album by Dutch progressive rock band Kayak. It was produced by Jack Lancaster and Kayak.

The North American release is very different from the original Dutch/European release with the same title. In fact it is a compilation of songs from Starlight Dancer and their previous album The Last Encore (1976). The American record company, Janus Records, used the title Starlight Dancer but the sleeve design of The Last Encore.

1. “Daughter or Son” 3:40
2. “Starlight Dancer” 4:56
3. “Want You to Be Mine” 3:30
4. “Letdown” 2:46
5. “Irene” (Instrumental) 4:20
6. “Golddust” 2:40
7. “May” 4:25
8. “Turn the Tide” 3:35
9. “Dead Bird Flies Forever” 4:15
10. “Sweet Revenge” 3:40
11. “Where Do We Go from Here?” 4:50

Max Werner – lead vocals, Mellotron, percussion
Johan Slager – electric and acoustic guitars, backing vocals
Ton Scherpenzeel – piano, backing vocals, clavinet, organ, string ensemble, Mellotron, accordion, synthesizers, double bass
Theo de Jong – bass guitar (EU 1-11, US 1-3, 6, 11)
Charles Louis Schouten – drums (EU 1-11, US 1-3, 6, 11)
Bert Veldkamp – bass guitar (US 4, 5, 7-10)
Pim Koopman – drums (US 4, 5, 7-10)